Chapter 13: Dream Domain!
Some strange energy emerged.
After extracting the divine power from the Mother Bug, there were still other forces manifesting from its corpse, forces that Soren could not integrate at all. Part of it was the insect race’s abilities, and part should be the power of the Dream Puppetry bloodline. These powers gradually dissipated in the air, most returning to nature, with only a small portion merging into the Eastern Dance Maiden outside the battlefield. If Soren hadn’t activated the divine vision, everyone likely wouldn’t have been able to notice this.
The Eastern Dance Maiden was a special advanced profession, skilled in many illusion abilities.
It seemed that Die had transformed into a lucky one in this battle, just like how Soren had unexpectedly gained a portion of the Beast Domain’s power on the edge of the battlefield when he killed the God of the Hunt; Die had unconsciously gained a thread of the Dream Puppetry bloodline’s ability.
Illusion and dreams.
It seemed to have a slight connection; one could only wonder what benefits Die had actually gained.
“Ti!”
“Are you alright?!”
At this moment, realizing that the battle was over, the Eastern Dance Maiden rushed in, grasping Ti’s hands. Noticing the blood at the corner of her mouth and the wounds on her body, her eyes turned slightly red as she said, “You’re hurt…”
“It’s all my fault for being useless…”
Ti smiled and shook her head, then opened her arms to embrace her briefly, gently stroking her back.
“Ahem!…”
Seeing this, Soren coughed slightly. He didn’t mind such close relationships between women, but witnessing it firsthand made him a bit uncomfortable. To be honest, the customs of this world were rather open; the noble circles in the south had always been quite chaotic. However, the Eastern Kingdom wasn’t much better; compared to the southern region’s debauchery, the Eastern Kingdom seemed to go even further in terms of same-sex relationships, especially in some specifically aligned monasteries due to their regulations and training taboos.
So you understand.
Regarding the relationship between the Eastern Dance Maiden—Die and the Master of Fist—Ti, Soren wasn’t particularly interested in knowing how intimate they were; at this moment, all his attention was drawn to everything in the insect nest.
The corpse of the Mother Bug was withering away.
It was as if thousands of years’ worth of time had suddenly passed, and its body quickly turned to dust.
However, at the head position, a glow began to manifest. It was a strange, dreamy light that instantly captured Soren’s full attention.
—“Mage Hand!”
A crystal the size of a fist floated up and landed in Soren’s palm.
“Dreamstone (Unidentified)!”
To his surprise.
Soren had actually acquired an unidentified item.
Such unidentified items were extremely rare; generally, he could recognize ordinary items with just a glance.
After all, knowledge was there.
—“Identify!”
Soren truly didn’t remember this first-circle spell. But it didn’t matter, as he could use divine power to substitute for casting.
The faction of the God of Knowledge was relatively neutral.
The divine technique substituted identification generally made use of a bit of the God of Knowledge’s power; many spells were interconnected with divine techniques. Many wizards’ spells borrowed the power of deities.
“Item Type: Dreamstone [Wonder]
Item Level: [Second Tier Legendary Item]
Item Description: This is a gem infused with the power of dreams, emitting a special force. If the holder fails to make a will saving throw, they will fall into an endless series of dreams. This wonder possesses a special radiation energy; if unable to succeed on a constitution saving throw, prolonged possession may lower the holder’s constitution attribute. This wonder retains mysterious energy that may relate to an ancient deity.
Equip Requirements: Above 20 constitution.
Equip Effect: Dream [Domain].
Equip Special Effect: The Dream [Domain]; equipping this wonder grants the user an additional domain ability, enhancing illusion spell effects, and any dream-related abilities receive certain boosts. Upon activating this wonder’s ability, the user can cast a legendary-level dream spell on a single target or multiple targets, causing those who fail their saving throw to directly enter a sleep state. Holders with related dream abilities can alter the content of the dream.”
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A wonder with an unclear function!
However, it seemed to contain very special power, as it was an extremely rare legendary item that could additionally provide a domain effect.
It is well-known.
This world has many pieces of equipment that can enhance the holder’s abilities, including basic skills (knowledge, stealth, exploration, etc.), basic attributes (strength, agility, intelligence), and specialty abilities (concentration casting, agile movement, defense in attack), etc. Among these equipment, those providing basic skills are the lowest tier; many wizards adorn themselves with such minor items. Gloria’s golden glasses grant extra knowledge and concentration abilities.
Then there are the more mainstream attribute enhancements, which are very common.
The more expensive and rare are specialty abilities; the Fallen Witch and Gloria’s witch robes do not grant additional spell slots. However, they provide a special specialty ability, [Concentration Casting].
Such equipment that provides an extra specialty is extremely rare, sometimes even more expensive than legendary equipment.
Even rarer is this one before me.
A piece of equipment that can provide an additional domain ability; virtually all domains equate to legendary abilities. There are not many pieces of equipment across the entire material plane that can provide domain abilities. Soren knew there was an artifact within the Elf Kingdom that could add a domain ability.
“Dream Domain?”
“Seems I don’t have any abilities related to dreams, right?”
Soren thought about it and realized that while this item appeared quite good, he wouldn’t be able to use it at all; he could only take it back to show Gloria and the Fallen Witch, uncertain if they had any abilities related to the Dream Domain.
(Note: If Soren is willing to sacrifice part of his own power, he can create equipment that carries the domains he possesses, such as Tracking Domain, Shadow Domain, and Plant Domain, etc.)
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“Thank you very much, Your Excellency.”
Ti whispered a few words in the Eastern Dance Maiden’s ear after putting away the alchemy stone. Then she walked up to Soren, slightly bowing her head in gratitude, saying, “I thank Your Excellency Soren on behalf of the Empress!”
“Uh!…”
“The alchemy stone is already in hand!… Die and I are ready to go back now!… The situation at the monastery is very dire!… We must deliver this thing back as soon as possible!…”
The Empress thanked me on behalf of herself?
Soren pondered upon hearing this; it seemed that the Master of Fist’s identity was quite remarkable, able to express gratitude on behalf of the Empress, indicating her close relationship with the Eastern Empress.
Um…
It seemed like the Eastern Empress also had a preference for women…
Alright.
Let’s skip this topic for now.
The expression of the female Master of Fist standing before Soren clearly showed some hesitation. It’s not to say that acquiring the alchemy stone was solely thanks to Soren; just looking at the current situation in the insect nest, this matter wasn’t over yet. The battle between the Puppet Golem and the insects was still ongoing, and the chaos within the underground ruins could likely affect the outside world.
However.
She seemed genuinely anxious; having just obtained the alchemy stone, she was already planning to leave with the Eastern Dance Maiden.
It seemed that even their accompanying companions were not a concern.
The Master of Fist, due to her unique training methods and personal beliefs, could be considered quite a commendable individual; whether they were righteous or evil, these types of professionists generally bore a sense of responsibility. Ti was now in such a hurry that she intended to return right after getting the item, which could only indicate that they set out under urgent circumstances, with the sealed ancient evil artifact possibly ready to emerge at any moment.
Ancient evil artifacts.
These things could be a headache even for deities; it was better to keep them sealed up.
“Alright.”
Soren silently nodded and said, “If you have very important matters, you can leave first; I will handle the cleanup here.”
Ti revealed an expression of gratitude upon hearing this, bowing to Soren in thanks and saying, “Thank you, Your Excellency!”
“I will convey the assistance given to the Empress; I hope you can find time to visit the Eastern Kingdom; the Empress will surely want to thank you in person!”
They left at once.
Ti appeared to be someone who didn’t delay at all and immediately pulled the Eastern Dance Maiden away. But before leaving, the two closely related Eastern women extended an invitation for Soren to visit the Eastern Kingdom when he had the chance.
The figures of the two women quickly faded away.
Soren had originally intended to clean up the aftermath of the Golem battle and didn’t mind them leaving first.
There were many secrets of the Kingdom of Arc here.
It was more convenient to act alone; some things might require transporting back.
However, the information gleaned from these two had made Soren aware that with the outbreak of the Saint’s Cataclysm, the situation in the Eastern Kingdom was not great either; chaotic energies had affected many ancient seals, serving as the core area of the Arcane Empire’s destruction. The Eastern Kingdom had sealed away numerous extremely dangerous ancient evil artifacts.
“I hope they won’t break free that soon!”
Ancient evil artifacts were more of a headache than demons; it was only those Monastic Orders that could persist for thousands of years, quietly inheriting the duty of guarding them.
Others would probably not be able to withstand such burdens.
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The Mother Bug was dead.
The other insects in the insect nest immediately lost their command, and it was only a matter of time before the Puppet Golems would win.
Of course, Soren didn’t want to deal with these Puppet Golems one by one, so the urgent priority was to find the energy core within the underground ruins and cut off the energy supply for these Golems.
At that time!
Hehe.
Naturally, it would be to transport as many Golems back as possible.
The most valuable aspect of the entire Golem battle was these Puppet Golems; even if he could only take back one-tenth, it would be enough to form a Golem Legion.
How many Golems does the Northern Witch Council control? Only a few thousand, right?
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